Police are treating the incident as arson with intent to endanger life.
Two people have escaped injury following an arson attack at a property in North Belfast on Sunday night.
Police received a report of an arson at the property in Lowwood Park at around 8:15pm.
Detectives believe that a brick was thrown through a window at the front of the house before an accelerant was poured over the front door and set alight.
Detective Sergeant McVeagh said: “At around 8.15 pm last night, Sunday 28th December, police received a report of arson at a residential property in the Lowwood Park area of the city.“Officers attended alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service. “It appears that a brick was thrown through a window at the front of the property, smashing it. An accelerant was then poured over the front door and set alight, causing scorch damage.“Two adults were present in the property at the time, but thankfully, no injuries were reported.”
Detective Sergeant McVeagh continued: “We are treating this attack as arson with intent to endanger life. “Our enquiries are ongoing, and I would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation, particularly anyone with CCTV, dashcam or other relevant footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 1302 of 28/12/25.”Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/
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